EE 3444
Electronics II
Fall 2010
Dr. Howard T. Russell, Jr.
Office: Nedderman Hall 526
(817) 272-3154
hrussell@uta.edu
Catalog Course Description:
EE 3444. ELECTRONICS II WITH LAB (3-3). Low and high frequency characteristics and circuit models for
diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and field effect transistors (FETs). Analysis and design of full spectrum
small signal BJT and FET circuits. Analysis and design of active filters, oscillators, feedback configurations, and
multistage differential and operational amplifiers. Concurrent laboratory exercises in support of the topics covered
in Electronics I and II. Prerequisite: EE 2303, EE 2446. Co-requisite: EE 3317.
Topics:
EE 3444 covers the analysis and design of analog bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and field-effect transistor (JFET
and CMOS) amplifier circuits. The first part of the course includes a review of the small-signal models of bipolar
devices (diodes, BJT's, and FET's), current sources and current mirrors, single-stage bipolar dc biasing methods,
bias sensitivity and stability concepts, principles of small-signal ac amplifiers, a review of immittance and transfer
functions, the use of small-signal BJT models in amplifier circuits, the frequency response characteristics of singlestage amplifiers, and the Miller effect and model. The second half of the course is concerned with multiple-stage
cascade amplifier designs, cascode amplifier designs, differential amplifier analysis and design, and circuits used in
operational amplifiers which include the dc bias and interstage coupling circuits as well as output stage designs.
Additional topics include the analysis of feedback amplifiers, oscillators, and single amplifier active filters.
Prerequisite:
EE 2303, EE 2446.
Co-requisite:
EE 3317.
Textbooks:
1. H.T. Russell, Jr., Analog BJT and FET Circuit Analysis and Design, OPALtx, Fort Worth, TX, 2009.
2. A.R. Hambley, Electronics, 2nd Ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2000.
3. EE 3444 Lab Manual.
Tools:
Scientific calculator.
Breadboard (mandatory).
Toolbox (mandatory) – containing an assortment of electronics tools consisting of needle nose pliers, diagonal cutters, tweezers, precision knife set, pocket screwdrivers.
Times and Location:
Lecture Section 001 – Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am to 10:50am, GACB103.
Lab Section 002 – Tuesday, 11:00am to 1:50pm, NH148A.
Lab Section 003 – Wednesday, 2:30pm to 5:20pm, NH148A.
GTAs:
Lecture – TBD.
Lab – TBD.
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Lecture Schedule
Week/Monday
Date
Lecture Topics
Reading Assignment
1
8-23
Semiconductor device models; diode model. Diode large and smallsignal models.
1. Chapter 1 – all
2
8-30
BJT large and small-signal models. MOS large and small-signal
models.
Class handout.
3
9-6
Active current sources. Current mirrors.
1. Chapter 2 – 2.1
2. Chapter 7
4
9-13
DC bias circuits for single stage BJT amplifiers. DC bias sensitivity
functions.
1. Chapter 3 – 3.1 to 3.2
2. Chapters 4 and 5
5
9-20
Examples of dc bias circuits. Small-signal amplifier principles; applications of small-signal models.
1. Chapter 3 – 3.3
2. Chapters 4 and 5
6
9-27
Amplifier driving point and transfer functions. Mid-Term Exam 1.
1. Chapter 3 – 3.3
2. Chapters 4 and 5
7
10-4
Low and mid-band frequency response characteristics. Highfrequency response characteristics of single-stage amplifiers
1. Chapter 3 – 3.4
2. Chapter 8
8
10-11
The Miller effect; calculation of the dominant pole. Derivation of
the Miller model and the unilateral (U) model of BJT and CMOS
devices.
1. Chapter 3 – 3.4
2. Chapter 8
9
10-18
Multiple-stage transistor amplifier designs; cascade design; bandwidth shrinkage. Cascode analysis and design
1. Chapter 3 – 3.5 to 3.6
10
10-25
Voltage differential amplifiers (VDA). Current differential amplifiers (CDA).
1. Chapter 4 – 4.1 to 4.3
2. Chapter 7
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11-1
Op-amp designs; topology and stages. Mid-Term Exam 2.
1. Chapter 5 – 5.1
12
11-8
Op-amp parameters. Op-amp testing and measurements.
1. Chapter 5 – 5.1;
Class handouts
13
11-15
Feedback amplifiers topologies; comparing and sampling. Feedback
amplifier analysis – a two-port approach.
2. Chapter 9;
Class handouts
14
11-22
Feedback amplifier analysis. Thanksgiving Holiday.
2. Chapter 9
15
11-29
Voltage regulators; linear continuous-time vs switched mode.
Class handouts
16
12-6
Active RC filters; positive feedback SAB. Active RC filters; negative feedback SAB.
2. Chapter 11;
Class handouts
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Final Exam: Thursday December 16, 2010, 8:00am to 10:30am.
References:
1. P.R. Gray, P.J. Hurst, S.H. Lewis, and R.G. Meyer, Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, Fourth
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 2001.
2. S. Franco, Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits, 3nd Ed., The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc., New York, NY, 2001.
3. A.B. Grebene, Bipolar and MOS Analog Integrated Circuit Design, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, NY,
1984.
4. M.S. Ghausi, Principles of Linear Active Circuits, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1965.
5. J.M. Pettit and M.M. McWhorter, Electronic Amplifier Circuits; Theory and Design, McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
Inc., New York, NY, 1961.
6. P.E. Gray and C.L. Searle, Electronic Principles; Physics, Models, and Circuits, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,
New York, NY, 1969.
7. P. Antognetti and G. Massobrio, Semiconductor Device Modeling With SPICE, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill
Book Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1993.
8. SPICE 2 User's Guide, University of California Berkeley, Electronics Research Labs, Berkeley, CA.
General Class Information:
1. There are 32 one and one half hour class meetings scheduled for the 17 weeks of the Fall 2010 Semester.
Twenty eight of these meetings are devoted to in-class lectures, three devoted to examinations – two mid-terms
and one final, and one holiday. The Thanksgiving holiday occurs on Thursday of the 14th week. There will be
no class meeting on that day.
2. Mid-term examinations will be given on the 6th and 11th weeks, and will be one and one half hour written exercises.
3. The final examination will be given on the 17th week and will be a comprehensive written examination. NOTICE: The UTA registrar has demanded a firm, unforgivable final date (one calendar day after the last final examination date) for the submission of course grades from all instructors. Because of this rigid schedule, the date
and time scheduled for the final examination (Thursday December 16, 2010, 8:00am to 10:30am) is fixed and
will not be changed for any reason. Therefore, all students, without exception, must take the final examination
at this time.
4. All examinations will be pencil, paper, and calculator exercises. All students will take these exams at the scheduled times in the classroom.
5. There will be absolutely no late or make-up mid-term examinations given unless a written request has been
submitted to and approved by the instructor at least two weeks prior to the examination date. As a rule, makeup examinations are several orders of magnitude more difficult than examinations given on the scheduled dates.
Please be advised that illness or any other absence on the examination date does not constitute a valid reason for
a make-up examination.
6. There will be five to six homework assignments, usually given on two-week intervals. Each assignment requires about five to ten hours for completion. These assignments will be graded and will be included as part of
your total course grade. Past experience has shown that students who spend the necessary time to work these
assignments usually do quite well on the examinations. Solutions to homework problems will be e-mailed to all
students by the end of the day the assignment is due. Homework turned in after the solutions have been sent out
will not be counted and will receive a grade of zero.
7. The total grade for this course is based upon the homework (HW), lab (LA), two mid-term exams (MTE1 and
MTE2), and the final exam (FE) grades. The total grade is computed from
Total grade = 0.1*HW + 0.2*LA + 0.2*(MTE1 + MTE2) + 0.3*FE
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In order to adhere to current privacy law requirements, class grades will not be posted. If you wish to receive
your final examination paper and/or your class grade prior to their mailing by the registrar, please give me a
large self-addressed and adequately stamped envelope prior to the final examination date so that I may mail
your papers and grade to you.
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9.
Office hours are posted outside my office (NH526). If you have any questions and/or adverse difficulty with
the lectures or class material, I strongly suggest that you call or e-mail me (during regular working hours, of
course). If necessary, a scheduled office visit can be arranged.
Drop Policy:
Please refer to the University policy for dropping courses.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal
opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As
a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as
not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of
their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels. Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be
found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.
Student Support Services Available:
The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the
University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education,
advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more
information and appropriate referrals.
Final Review Week:
A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations.
During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or
following this week unless specified in the class syllabi. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any
examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as
scheduled during this week and lectures and presentations may be given.
E-Culture Policy:
The University of Texas at Arlington has adopted the University email address as an official means of communication with students. Through the use of email, UT-Arlington is able to provide students with relevant and timely information, designed to facilitate student success. In particular, important information concerning registration, financial aid, payment of bills, and graduation may be sent to students through email. All students are assigned an email
account and information about activating and using it is available at www.uta.edu/email. New students (first semester at UTA) are able to activate their email account 24 hours after registering for courses. There is no additional
charge to students for using this account, and it remains active as long as a student is enrolled at UT-Arlington. Students are responsible for checking their email regularly.
Ethics:
Student Responsibility
Undergraduate and graduate students assume full responsibility for knowledge of all University rules, regulations
and deadlines published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs and of all departmental and program requirements concerning their degree programs.
Academic Dishonesty
All students are expected to pursue their academic careers with honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test or other coursework, plagiarism (offering the work of another as one's
own) and unauthorized collaboration with another person. Students found responsible for dishonesty in their aca-
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demic pursuits are subject to penalties that may range from disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion from the
University. In accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Part One, Chapter VI), institutional procedures regarding allegations of academic dishonesty are outlined in
Part Two, Chapter 2, of the U.T. Arlington Handbook of Operating Procedures. This information may be obtained
by accessing the Dean of Students' Web site at www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/dos or the Student Judicial Affairs' Web
site at www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/judicial affairs. Copies of each regulation can be obtained in the Dean of Students' Office on the lower level of the University Center.
Definitions (UTA Handbook of Operating Procedures)
F. scholastic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating on an examination or an assignment, plagiarism,
and collusion;
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cheating on an examination or an assignment includes:
a. copying the work of another, engaging in written, oral or any other means of communication with another,
or giving aid to or seeking aid from another when not permitted by the instructor;
b. using material during an examination or when completing an assignment that is not authorized by the person giving the examination or making the work assignment;
c. taking or attempting to take an examination for another, or allowing another to take or attempt to take an
examination for a student;
d. using, obtaining, or attempting to obtain by any means, the whole or any part of an un-administered examination or work assignment;
e. any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such an act;
plagiarism means the unacknowledged incorporation of the work of another in work that is offered for credit;
collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing work that is offered for credit.
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The following is an excerpt from the College of Engineering's statement on Ethics, Professionalism, and Conduct of
Engineering Students. Read the statement carefully, sign it, and return it to your instructor. You may make a copy
for your records. Additional copies of this statement can be obtained from your instructor or the Office of the Dean
of Engineering.
STATEMENT ON ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CONDUCT
FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
The College cannot and will not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty by its students. This includes, but is not
limited to cheating on examination, plagiarism, or collusion.
Cheating on an examination includes:
1. Copying from another's paper, any means of communication with another during examination, giving aid to
or receiving aid from another during examination;
2. Using any material during examination that is unauthorized by the proctor;
3. Taking or attempting to take an examination for another student or allowing another student to take or attempt to take an examination for oneself.
4. Using, obtaining, or attempting to obtain by any means the whole or any part of an un-administered examination.
Plagiarism is the unacknowledged incorporation of another's work into work which the student offers for credit.
Collusion is the unauthorized collaboration of another in preparing work that a student offers for credit.
I have read and I understand the above statement.
In addition, I understand that, in order to ensure fairness to all students, exams will be proctored and possibly videotaped.
Course and section number:
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Date:
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Student's signature:
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Student's name, printed:
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Student’s ID number:
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Student’s e-mail address:
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